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Discussion on budget to continue in HoR today

Published On: June 12, 2024 11:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: The House of Representatives (HoR) will continue its discussion on the budget allocation in a meeting scheduled for today.

Vice President Yadav designated as Acting President as Prez Paudel leaves for Geneva

Published On: June 12, 2024 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: President Ram Chandra Paudel has designated Vice President Ram Shahya Prasad Yadav to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the President in the former's absence.

HoR to pass FY 2024/25 budget on June 21

Published On: June 12, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: The House of Representatives (HoR) plans to pass the budget for the next fiscal year 2024/25 on June 21.

Banks’ lending rates likely to decline further as economic slowdown continues

Published On: June 12, 2024 08:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Banks have reduced their interest rates on loans by an average of 2.31 percentage points in the past one year, while it is still on a declining trend.

Jyoti Bikas Bank’s initiative to donate baby warmers to rural hospitals saves thousands of newborn lives

Published On: June 12, 2024 07:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Hypothermia—a condition where body temperature drops below 35°C—is a leading cause of child mortality in rural Nepal, where community hospitals lack life-saving equipment. To combat this, Jyoti Bikas Bank has launched a CSR initiative to distribute baby warmers to rural hospitals, significantly reducing newborn deaths.

For plurality: On CSDS-Lokniti’s post-poll survey

Published On: June 12, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

A drop in satisfaction levels with governance, the stagnating popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the resilience of regional parties and the rejuvenation of the Congress party, and the fading of Hindutva for marginalised sections in the Hindi heartland.

Upper House passes Secured Transactions (First Amendment) Bill

Published On: June 11, 2024 10:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The National Assembly has unanimously passed the 'Secured Transactions (First Amendment) Bill, 2080'.

175 commercial rentals of 13 schools in Kathmandu locked by KMC’s Education Department

Published On: June 11, 2024 09:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Education Department of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) locked 175 commercial rentals rented by 13 community schools on Monday.

Nepal facing Yemen tonight in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers

Published On: June 11, 2024 08:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal will go head-to-head against Yemen in the final match of the second round of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers tonight.

Various issues of public concern aired during HoR zero hour

Published On: June 11, 2024 08:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: House of Representatives (HoR) members raised several pressing issues ranging from the rescue of mules following the snap of the cable of a suspension bridge over the Karnali River to a growing shortage of drinking water in the Terai-Madhesh region.

NEPSE jumps 33.15 points, daily turnover hits Rs 5.55 billion

Published On: June 11, 2024 07:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday surged 33.15 points to close at 2,115.24 points.

Air pollution linked to 135 million premature deaths: Study

Published On: June 11, 2024 07:07 PM NPT By: Republica

SINGAPORE, June 11: Pollution from man-made emissions and other sources like wildfires have been linked to around 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980 and 2020, a Singapore university said Monday.

Neighborhood-First policy needs to reach grassroots: Shyam Saran

Published On: June 11, 2024 06:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Former Indian Foreign Secretary and Ambassador of India to Nepal, Shyam Saran, has said that there is the need for extending India's neighborhood-first policy to the grassroots level. He said that although India introduced this policy, it has yet to effectively reach the grassroots.

Suspended Bagmati Municipality Mayor Thapa faces new Rs 300 million graft case

Published On: June 11, 2024 06:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Bharat Kumar Thapa, the suspended Mayor of Bagmati Municipality in Sarlahi district, has been charged with another Rs 300 million corruption case.

Madhesh Province unveiling policies, programs for FY 2024/25

Published On: June 11, 2024 05:58 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPUR, June 11: The Madhesh Province Government is scheduled to present its policies and programs for the coming fiscal year 2024/25 today.

Central and Western Terai likely to experience excessive heat for three days

Published On: June 11, 2024 05:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Excessive heat has been forecast for the next three days in the central and western Terai regions.

Three arrested for defrauding 300 individuals with false promises of foreign employment

Published On: June 11, 2024 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office of Nepal Police has arrested a group of three individuals for allegedly defrauding over 300 people with false promises of foreign employment in Cambodia, New Zealand, France and other countries.

Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management celebrates 18th graduation ceremony

Published On: June 11, 2024 04:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management celebrated its 18th Graduation Ceremony on June 7 at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu.

Lawmaker Panta calls for dynamic SAARC and proactive measures by Nepal

Published On: June 11, 2024 04:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Lawmaker of the CPN-UML, Raghuji Panta, has laid emphasis that all SAARC member countries should work together to make the regional association dynamic.

CAAN lifts suspension on NAC Captain Pant

Published On: June 11, 2024 04:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the regulatory body of the country's aviation sector, has lifted the flight suspension of Captain Bhawana Pant of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC).